Rescue squirrel loves belly rubs from dad

[@TheRealGSmith]

She's absolutely beautiful. Taking that license exam really is some next level determination. My deepest respect.

[@thebridgewalker2129]

Absolutely 💯

[@willietheyorkie7272]

💯 agree

[@rm71991]

Licence exam what pathetic rubbish

[@TheRealGSmith]

@@rm71991 Your point being?

[@suzannemarienau2760]

​@@TheRealGSmithDon't encourage people like that. They troll to cause trouble.

[@sallywilliams5444]

What a wonderful man.

[@GozieZilla]

He knows she will die soon so he's spending as much time with her as possible until she does Mad respect for this guy

[@vaguincolombia]

Women: What a wonderful man, friendzoned!.

[@LUDWIG215.]

Thank you to everyone who adopts these animals and care for them 🙏🏻😊

[@zyourzgrandzmaz]

Its illegal btw. You can't just keep wild animals. Keeping raccoons squirrels deer etc is illegal.

[@zyourzgrandzmaz]

I wish but not legal

[@randykoeller5256]

@@zyourzgrandzmazlol call the COPS 👮

[@randykoeller5256]

@@zyourzgrandzmazcall them

[@Wookie911]

I adopted kids this week. I did it for the money.

[@Summertime5463]

You're an amazing man taking her in, I'm so glad your daughter found her. Your love for Hazel is beautiful and yes she is your daughter. God bless you both.❤

[@josietindell5615]

Oh my heart!! 🥰🥰🥰

[@edwinmorse6615]

​@@josietindell5615❤❤❤❤

[@sharonsolana]

Amen

[@jsniagara8202]

Amazing how the "humane society " go to is put them down ..jokes

[@dannymcnamara2554]

@@jsniagara8202Heartless in many cases 😢

[@MaryBakerPasoRobles]

Hazel and your daughter are both lucky to have you as a dad!!!

[@RH-ds4wk]

This is such a lovely comment, absolutely! What a kind and caring bloke and he's obviously passed it on to his daughter, who couldn't forget the little baby squirrel in need of help. What happened to Hazel's neurological issues, though? She seems bright, extremely physically coordinated. Hopefully she just grew out of them.

[@suzanneta8]

14 vets couldn't give him advice?! That's inexcusable...no compassion. Glad Hazel found someone who has a heart. She's so adorable

[@richharvestworkforce2619]

TOTALLY agree! ❤

[@ChelseaChfy-ex1po]

Compassion isn’t the norm in collapsing Babylon.

[@budgetcoinhunter]

@@ChelseaChfy-ex1po Based Understander.

[@orochifuror7148]

Likely to dissuade people from taking in wild animals wanting a pet. Only people licensed to care for such creatures should regularly be doing so. The fact that the license didn't include courses on how to do that job or proper resources to learn it defeats the whole point though, IMO.

[@jillsy2815]

@@orochifuror7148Right?! When he said he was licensed and still had no idea what he was doing!

[@trishnickles2236]

What a compassionate, gentle man this dad is! I hope his daughter carries these traits with her throughout her life. Thank you for saving Hazel and giving her a loving home. ❤

[@annjamieson6544]

The daughter obviously does have those traits, she rescued the squirrel in the first place!

[@esmekaffen4961]

To put it simply, you, sir, are nothing short of amazing! Your kindness and perseverance to saving this adorable little squirrel? A true hero. Good on your daughter, too, for saving her.❤❤❤

[@povilasbanaitis9875]

Bless you all for caring xxxxx❤

[@sgtdug276]

the world needs more people like this dude

[@ale7564]

Squirrels are amazing. Most people have no clue how much personality they have.

[@-FAFO-]

I have a few of them that i can call from the tree in front of my house and they'll come sit in my lap and eat. They are definitely characters, lol.

[@batmanforpresident9655]

GOD BLESS 🙏 these people for adopting these beautiful animals!!

[@billmyer2990]

AWESOME CUTENESS LIL SQUIRREL

[@dawnr5158]

Squirrels 🐿 are such amazing beautiful and extremely intelligent little fur babies. I myself have a squirrel 🐿 or we could say (she has me) 😂 My son rescued her too as a tiny baby because her mother didn’t want her, so we took care of her thinking 🤔 okay once she is old enough to survive on her own, that we would release her back into nature, well boy we’re we wrong. She decided many times that she wanted to stay, so today my chunky squirrel girl will be turning 5 years old and she’s absolutely amazing 😉

[@richharvestworkforce2619]

Aww...how very sweet! ❤

[@lotus_flower2001]

wow, ive heard that the squirrels tend to become mean adults and escape right away but i guess some are different.

[@annavowler-jones824]

Dont believe everything you hear. ​@@lotus_flower2001

[@crashburn3292]

Your daughter should be *very* proud of her father, and vice versa.

[@bkm2797]

Almost everyone feels that way about their fur babies, they become part of the family. Most importantly you are her guardian, watching over this innocent soul to make sure she is loved for all her days, it's a good thing!💕👍

[@kathymcloughlin7730]

You definitely are her dad💗🐿️

[@amberbsjc1395]

"I feel way more that it's a daughter and a father." Awwwwwww, I loved this sooooooo much!!!! Such a good soul. Thank you guys for rescuing her and adopting her into your family. ❤

[@EsthermariaSaezmayoral]

❤

[@EsthermariaSaezmayoral]

❤ absolutely agree IS more than a soul conection as family . They are not simply pets😮😅

[@onepunchmantolkienfan5383]

Thank You Sir for saving her life, she is very precious.

[@nillyk5671]

His daughter knew she could count on him. He taught her to love animals.

[@kumarj4693]

I love the way he said Hazel is not a pet and he resents it when people call Hazel a pet. Hazel is his child, she is family.

[@kates3308]

The sweetness between these two is truly inspiring. She actually leaned into his kiss at the end of the video. She loves him as much as he loves her. What a beautiful bond.

[@odapunkt]

❤

[@Tassie85]

The slo mos of her twirling and jumping are incredible. You are a lovely person for committing so completely to Hazel's care.

[@MattCantSpeakIt]

Having a bond with an animal is a priceless thing... My dog is my baby, my best friend, my confident, and also my pillow... He means more to me than 99.9% of the humans in my life...

[@dawnr5158]

It really saddens me how so many people don’t respect nor value all animals lives, because to just kill a innocent baby that was abandoned by its mother, is just disgusting and heartbreaking. Thank you so very much for saving that precious life!! ❤

[@scottw7990]

People don’t even respect nor value human life

[@richharvestworkforce2619]

​@@scottw7990wonder if such people also don't value nor respect their own lives? Or simply because such people are speciesists? 🤔

[@ChelseaChfy-ex1po]

@richharvestworkforce2619 Nah they value ONLy their lives that’s the problem. Those vets who couldn’t even give advice are trash.

[@ClaudiaMayer-hg2ty]

I fear, this has nothing to do with not respecting life. But most people (me included) have no idea, how to care for a baby squirrel. And mistakes in care for very young animals mostly result in very painful death for the animal. And because the vet cannot know wether the individual is really into saving the baby animal or would lose interest after one or two sleepless nights, they try to prevent suffering by euthanizing the baby.

[@teejay-um9es]

When I was about 10 years old I found a new born squirrel on our front porch. I took it to my mother and she raised it. Sha was absolutely awesome. Mother taught her several tricks over the years. Back then there were no laws about keeping wild life s pets but I'm sure if it were today she would not have been deemed releasable. The whole family had an awesome relationship with Max and we all loved spending time with her, playing, cuddling, watching tv, napping etc. She was a gift and I'm glad I found her that day.

[@donnav6219]

We need more men in the world like this man.

[@whoeverwhoever9220]

God bless you for taking such good care of her. So glad your daughter found her. What a beautiful story!

[@GlennWadstein]

You're a good man. Bless you.

[@korrainomad365]

Hazel is a companion and a fuzzy friend, and like the dad said, not a pet. He's truly a hero for going the extra mile and getting that license just to make sure Hazel got the care she needed 💜 She's a beautiful fur baby 🥹

[@darkestpriestess]

She likes being on your head because she knows how loving you are! She trusts you 100%. You have a huge heart for sweet, defenseless, innocent animals and you’re raising your daughter to be a wonderful human being just like you! 😊❤️🙏

[@heidibee501]

How precious she is. She came to the perfect family to help, love and understand her. She knows what a great dad she has. And he clearly knows how very special she is.

[@edwardvancampen3096]

Omg. How freaking cute is that. You were so lucky to have found each other. I would have done exactly the same.

[@successfulperson3304]

This man is the absolute best of the best! He is the father of Hazel thats for sure. Bless them.

[@cya2163]

She's your family...and you love each other...that's all that matters...God bless...

[@janemiettinen5176]

I love that his daughter can trust him this way, not all parents would try to fix things, no matter what. And Hazel is awesome, total cutieham!

[@EricOnYouTube]

Ok, now he is an amazing person.

[@dannaros]

She is so lucky! What an amazing dad!

[@markmusgrave5091]

Love, and the blood, sweat and tears required for us to support and protect it, that’s all that matters.

[@Archtops]

It’s amazing how most animals bond with humans. Awesome rescue.

[@FranklinJuniper-uh2lk]

Love is love❤

[@GaiaCarney]

This level of care - physical, emotional, spiritual - _IS_ parental! This man sacrificed everything to save the life of this orphaned creature ☮️ Beautiful

[@yasminhabibti721]

My goodness, little Hazel found an angel in you and your daughter. You guys are lovely.

[@colleen6304]

So many things to love: your daughter's compassion, your immediate attempts to find help, your rejection of the lame "help" you received, your dedication to fight for that little life, your commitment for the long haul (rehab school!!!), your willingness to revamp parts of your life for Hazel's needs, and the deep, pure love that you have wrapped around Hazel from day one.

[@TamaraBeinlich]

I'm glad you saved her when no one else would. Good Job! The vets wouldn't take her because they weren't licensed to treat wildlife, not because you weren't licensed, they lied. You needed one so you could rehab her. Our only vet here in Joplin who was wildlife licensed just closed down now we have no one. Squirrels like opossums are dime a dozen and most places won't bother with them. I had a opossum in a wire cage in my spare room for 3 winter months while treating her gash in her side with just peroxide because no one would take her. I named her stumpy because she didn't have a tail. She lived under my house for 5 years before she passed away. I have one of her great great grand kids still living under my house 🙂

[@Crazylab1616]

Awe!!!!!!! Your daughter is so awesome! What a lucky baby!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ThatGirl-ku5dq]

What a sweet man.

[@allyce7540]

She is a family member and I'm betting she will far outlive a normal squirrel life span. Thank you for your kindness young man.

[@cristinavaldeslopez8398]

❤ I ❤ you Hazel ❤ thank you kind sir for loving her so 🙏

[@carolprice1389]

This reminds us that there are people who care and it's quite obvious that The reason why he helped is because he can and the squirrel deserves help and love and a home!!!

[@Toria1980]

Just adorable ❤

[@capri7204]

Thank you for not giving up on her and the determination to become licensed. Much respect for you and your daughter for going back and finding that poor baby and seeing the help it needed. ❤❤

[@agnetakubik6654]

She is so sweet. Thank you for saving her life ❤

[@bonniesiegel9024]

Squirrels like to be at one of the "Highest" points wherever they are. Hazel is Super Cute!❤☺

[@archervine8064]

Peak Good Dad energy. His daughter finds an animal in need, his first response is to take them in, start doing the research, etc.

[@JoanneMccallister]

I helped three orphaned squirrels until they could live on their own. They stayed close on a big tree out back. So sweet!

[@williamsiyanko4631]

She’s lucky to have you as her daddy. She is so precious and so sweet. ❤❤

[@mobetta3456]

Aww, that is so heart-warming !!! She is so precious. It looks like she can do everything, run and jump.

[@mistygeller3193]

What an incredible human being!! To go through so much, out of the purest kindness of heart, is amazing. And his story is not for his own credit but to show this precious creature’s ability to thrive in the right environment 🥰❤️

[@joannW319]

Who else teared up a bit? Come on now, its ok to admit it. Loved this video. Very heartwarming. Go Hazel Go!

[@vynidalopes251]

You dear sir are an amazing human being. Thank goodness for people like you!

[@IMB322]

How adorable, and YES you are father and daughter

[@randykoeller5256]

You made me cry 😢what a heartless beautiful man you are and the beauty you have shown your daughter !! Thank you 🙏 I’m sure you won’t have the time to read this but GOD BLESS YOU YOUR DAUGHTER AND OF COURSE SWEET HAZEL THANK U SOOO MUCH ❤

[@deneen8120]

Thank you for giving Hazel a wonderful life! She is adorable ❤

[@dianadaras4807]

Unconditional love 💘 from an animal is like no other,what a beautiful girl and kind man

[@jeniselamarbrown]

thank you for being such a loving daddy

[@gamtngirl3655]

Loved this and I so appreciate his sacrifice to help Hazel.

[@kekedream]

Such a great person he is, Hazel clearly adores him! ❤

[@theresahvassman9965]

She’s definitely 1 in a million and so are you. Bravo Dad

[@beckyshell4649]

Wow this man put more effort and time into this squirrel than a most fathers put into their children.

[@Donna-cc1kt]

I feed squirrels every single day in the yard. Love em lots, but you sir are an amazing human being! You two belong together.

[@trick351]

My mother was one with nature. Our childhood was full of wildlife rescues. I have a vivid memory of her picking us up from school and when we got into the car I noticed she had her sweatshirt on backwards. I asked if she was okay or if she realized it. We also noticed she’d been crying. She simply said, I was leaving our neighborhood and waiting my turn at the 4 way stop sign when a huge truck ran it hitting the mother. So she got out and found the two babies, she didn’t have a towel so she turned her sweatshirt around and had them nestled in her hoodie. ❤️ we raised, raccoons, skunks, squirrels, deer, armadillos.

[@ellinorglorioso2247]

Your matched well with Hazel as you are a one in a million dad to your daughter and Hazel.Love is yours.

[@cjttruelife]

yea is absolutely the most adorable thing I've ever seen with a rescue

[@heatherwatson7703]

This is so sweet thank you for being a great squirrel DAD

[@italtexasgal]

I love everything about this beautiful relationship and family. What a blessing it must be to have such a sensitive, patient, loving, caring papa.❤

[@mexx8093]

What a gorgeous girl ❤️ She's amazing! Love the connection. Thank you for saving and loving her

[@wonderboy0822]

"To put it simply, Hazel's nothing short of amazing." You are too, my man. You made a big sacrifice to help her. Great job. Kudos to your daughter as well. 💯✌

[@wonderboy0822]

@_Hazel_Basil_ Yes sir. 👍

[@Pam-ov1bv]

You are the best. You showed your daughter how much you cared and went through so much for this baby❤

[@usastrongwoman1]

You are her DAD. Most people have no clue how hard it is to re-hab a squirrel. Most of the newborns that are abandoned don’t survive with humans. You did an amazing job with her. It’s very disheartening to hear that no one would help you when you needed it. Hopefully if anyone ever finds themselves in the same position they would be able to call you and get some guidance.

[@BenjamintheTortoise]

Such a sweet rescue story.... We love you, Hazel 💞💖 You are amazing!!

[@forresttowns4995]

Squirrels are amazing. Love watching them in my yard.

[@giseledl]

What a beautiful history 😊

[@courag1]

You are so sweet to her. Thank you for your journey with her. So glad you have this bond with her. Love means the willingness to sacrifice your time for a child out in your case, a squirrel.

[@butjay11]

Wow, that's dedication and love. Your daughter bringing the baby squirrel home and you accepting the baby is the most loving thing. Many blessings to you and your family. Hazel is right where she belongs.🫶🫶

[@jenniferdubois9501]

So precious and wonderful she was found by your daughter. Your a lovely man sir!😘🤗

[@angelacalais6449]

You and Hazel are so fortunate to have found each other.❤❤❤❤

[@angelirohival6270]

What a precious little animal!

[@jillsy2815]

Wonderful man! He raised TWO wonderful daughters!

[@gamersant7466]

She is very fortunate to experience such love.

[@francie5161]

As is he

[@Eloiseat6]

Have her neurological problems resolved at all? So glad you kept her with you and took such good care of her. Hazel is awesome!

[@willicat44]

You are a good man,...your instincts are like a mother. The world is a better place because of compassion.

[@Soapartisan875]

What a beautiful soul loving and caring for another beautiful soul ❤ . Both Hazel and his daughter are blessed to have him in their lives .

[@IAM-zu9nx]

Hazel is beautiful and glad to see she's not a maid for the Baxter's anymore " old tv show" she's blessed and so are you folks. She's so sweet

[@01christa]

Thank you for saving Hazel. Real men are kind to animals. ❤

[@choosehope8729]

Wonderful father and daughter for saving Hazel. So adorable when he booped her nose ❤

[@ChelseaParkhouse]

The world needs more people like you who truly appreciate how lucky we are to have these animals in our lives and we are the ones who are blessed but everything you did for her is amazing and just want to thank you x

[@JulesB568]

Oh my word. How amazing. What a wonderful man and the fact that he made such a huge effort to help this little animal. Gives me faith that such wonderful people exist. The squirrel is super cute but the love and care invested is so beautiful. Love love love

[@jaydodds6766]

Thank you for looking after her and showing her love.❤️ 🎉😊❤

[@mastertech1961able]

Your good heart put a tear in my eye.

[@debrak3594]

You are amazing--look what you've done! Welcome to the club of "dad".

[@betsyveritas1055]

Wow, I'm impressed with your depth. I too view the idea of ownership w/ discomfort, contempt even, because we who love these beings are simply caretakers & do not possess any one of them. I've been honored to help many souls as a rescuer for over 50 years & I'm at my end now-too old to do much of it anymore, but each one stays in my heart forever as a cherished friend. I'll likely die soon & I relish the thought that I'll be rejoined w/all of those that have left us. Hazel is remarkable. What a beauty she is.

[@jodycarter2271]

I sincerely appreciate what you did for that baby i love knowing there are still big hearted humans in the world the world desperately needs more like you God bless you thank you ❤❤❤❤❤